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Briefing: MAC commish predicts 2 bids after Miami (OH) loss

Strategic angle: MAC commissioner Jon A. Steinbrecher is confident his conference will get two teams into the NCAA tournament for the first time in 27 years.

Editorial Staff Mar 14

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Briefing: Follow live: United States takes on Canada in World Baseball Classic quarterfinal

Strategic angle: Catch the action as the US faces Canada in a crucial matchup.

Editorial Staff Mar 14

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Briefing: C-USA, Sun Belt double book La. Tech for 2026

Strategic angle: Conference USA and the Sun Belt both included Louisiana Tech on their 2026 football schedules amid a standoff on the Bulldogs' switch between leagues.

Editorial Staff Mar 14

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Briefing: Cincinnati fires Miller after 5 seasons

Strategic angle: Cincinnati has fired men's basketball coach Wes Miller after five seasons, sources told ESPN.

Editorial Staff Mar 14

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Briefing: McIlroy says back improving, 'happy' to make cut

Strategic angle: Rory McIlroy wasn't sure he could play in the Players Championship due to back spasms, but he's pleased to continue competing.

Editorial Staff Mar 14

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Briefing: Bills' Gardner-Johnson unbothered by perception

Strategic angle: New Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson said Friday that he's not worried about negative perceptions about him as a teammate.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: Source: Ex-Packers LT Walker headed to Panthers

Strategic angle: The Carolina Panthers have agreed to a deal with free agent left tackle Rasheed Walker, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Friday.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: 2026 MLB Opening Day starter tracker: See every team's starting pitcher for Game 1

Strategic angle: After several weeks of spring training, teams are looking ahead to Opening Day

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: Wrexham boost play-off chances with win over Swansea

Strategic angle: Wrexham boosted their chances of reaching the Championship play-offs by beating Welsh rivals Swansea 2-0.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: GM: Washington tax law could affect Seahawks

Strategic angle: Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider warns that new income tax may hinder free agent signings.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: Murray joins Vikings, 'elevating' their QB room

Strategic angle: A day after the Cardinals officially released him, Kyler Murray signed a one-year contract with the Vikings.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: State charges Falcons' Pearce with 3 felonies

Strategic angle: Falcons defender James Pearce Jr. faces serious legal issues following an incident involving WNBA player Rickea Jackson.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: Falcons' GM: Tua to compete with Penix for QB job

Strategic angle: Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham confirmed that Tua Tagovailoa will compete with Michael Penix Jr. for the starting quarterback position.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: White: UFC to issue 85K free tickets to WH event

Strategic angle: The UFC plans to make 85,000 free tickets available to the public for its unprecedented live event at the White House on June 14, according to CEO Dana White.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: Saints' Etienne corrects how to say his name

Strategic angle: Travis Etienne says we've been pronouncing his name wrong.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: Blackhawks, Sens will play 2 games in Germany

Strategic angle: The Blackhawks and Senators will play two games in Germany next season as part of the NHL's Global Series.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: Providence fires English after loss to St. John's

Strategic angle: Kim English's three-year tenure at Providence is over. He was fired after the loss to St. John's.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: Schertz, eyed for leap, gets new Saint Louis deal

Strategic angle: Coach Josh Schertz secures contract extension after leading Billikens to Atlantic 10 title.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: Divisive, ruthless, brilliant - how Galthie helped France find their mojo

Strategic angle: Fabien Galthie has driven sky-high standards throughout his coaching career - but he has not always made friends on the way.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: Big 12 to swap LED glass court for hardwood

Strategic angle: The Big 12 will transition back to a traditional hardwood court for the remainder of its conference tournament at T-Mobile Center after the innovative LED glass court it was using led to some slipping and grip issues for players.

Editorial Staff Mar 13